Giants sticking with Wilson as QB1 vs. Cowboys
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Jordan Raanan
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson will remain the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Brian Daboll said Monday.
Daboll had been noncommittal on Wilson retaining the job after his performance in Sunday’s 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders when the Giants didn’t score a touchdown. Daboll said on his videoconference call Monday with reporters that there was never a serious decision to make despite rookie Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings.
“No,” Daboll said. “Russ will be the starter.”
Wilson went 17-of-37 passing for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the season-opening loss. He was especially ineffective under pressure, completing just 2 of 12 passes for 26 yards with two sacks and two scrambles. New York managed just 231 yards of total offense and stalled twice in the red zone.
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Still, it’s only one game and the Giants (0-1) signed Wilson, 35, this offseason to be the starter. At least for the start of the season.
That will remain for one more week at least, although Daboll provided no indication he’s close to a move.
“After a game, it’s an emotional game, tough game, didn’t play particularly well I would say collectively, in terms of making any of those decisions really at any position or schematic changes, I like to do it with a clear head and watch the tape.
“Again, like I said [Sunday], that game just doesn’t fall on Russell Wilson. We have to do a better job collectively — coaching, planning. But Russ will be the starter.”
Dart served as the backup to Wilson in Sunday’s game. The Giants even had a special package ready for Dart. They did not use it in the contest.
